well consider this
only in America and maybe Japan ( I forget) Acura's exist. In Europe, the Integra is known as the Honda Integra, as well as the Honda RSX, manufactured very similiarly. The reason Acura isnt as built up as BMW , Mercedes-Benz or other luxury companies is because it isnt, its a honda w/ more class! Just like Lexus, Pop the hood, it says Toyota Motor Corporation, hell even the side windows have Toyota marked on them.
Now thats not to say I wouldnt take an Integra over a Civic, but really, buying an Acura and putting down Honda would be either an oxi-moron or a hypocrite, you be the judge.
By the way beamer-boy, a honda prelude isnt exactly an econo-box, I mean, the gas mileage is good, but, look at the insurance quotes! and premium fuel required? not an econobox
Thanks for the help guys I must say you certainly know how to change the subject hahah